Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. This creamy, savory dish combines tender ground beef and orzo pasta in a luscious tomato cream sauce, making it a delightful meal that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the minced beef with diced onions and garlic until browned.
- Stir in red pepper flakes (if desired), mixed Italian herbs, salt, and pepper for flavor.
- Add dry orzo pasta to the skillet along with tomato sauce and beef stock; mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 12-15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat further and stir in heavy cream; fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg